Latest News – The Horse
Time to Celebrate!
As you might know from previous blogs I’m absolutely dreading the day Dorado, now nearly 18, retires. We’ve been through so much together already, and
Furosemide-Free BC Juveniles Show Few EIPH Cases
Furosemide-free juveniles at the Breeders’ Cup had fewer, less severe instances of EIPH than other juveniles.
Steaming’s Effect on Horse Hay Studied
Researchers found that steaming appears to increase horses’ consumption of good-quality hay.
Joint Injections: Prevention or Treatment?
Are joint injections meant to be used to prevent lameness, or as a therapeutic remedy for an existing problem?
Appeals Court Sides with Horse Processor
A federal appeals court ruled against animal rights groups that challenged U.S. horse processing plants.
Nationwide WNV, EEE Totals Steady as Winter Approaches
A Dec. 12 update indicates 338 WNV cases and 181 EEE cases have been reported since the start of the year.
AAEP Veterinarians Discuss Estrus Suppression in Mares
Many owners seek to eliminate estrus behavior when there is a negative effect on the mare’s performance.
Taking Piroplasmosis Seriously
Veterinarians are fine-tuning testing, prevention, and treatment methods for equine piroplasmosis.
My Horses are Out On the Ice
Protect horses from icy ponds by using barriers such as fences.
Kentucky Steps toward Racehorse Medication Uniformity
The KHRC approved changes to its withdrawal time guidelines for all racing breeds.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Awards $1M in Grants
More than 20 accredited racehorse retirement facilities will share in $1 million in grants.
Study: Sellers Use Head Set to Advertise Training Level
What can headsets tell you about the horse and its level of training? Researchers sought to find out.
Racehorse Drug Testing Not Without Its Challenges
Out-of-competition drug testing has broad support, but some issues have made use difficult for regulators
USA Equestrian Trust Awards Second Round of 2013 Grants
The USA Equestrian Trust has awarded $55,000 in grants to help fund four projects by equine nonprofits
Managing Foot Casts on Horses with Chronic Laminitis
Complicated laminitis cases carry a poor prognosis, but some have responded to treatment with foot casts.
Key Land Conservation Incentive Set to Expire
The legislation provides enhanced tax incentive for landowners who retire development rights on their land.
